Introduction
Since 1985 department of Sociology, social work and population studies is committed to empirically rich, conceptually sophisticated, and socially and politically relevant research and scholarship. Keeping the traditions of discipline of Sociology, the department aims to play a key role in developing new intellectual areas and addressing the social problems and ethical dilemmas that face a globalized society. AIOU’s Sociology department embraces a theoretically and methodologically diverse range of approaches. The department aims to provide a learning environment in which students are encouraged to think critically and independently.
Eligibility Criteria
F.A/FSC or equivalent
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Open Distance Learning
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Course Title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Functional English |
General |
9382 |
3(3+0) |
|
Introduction to Sociology: Culture & Society |
Major |
9410 |
3(3+0) |
|
Public Relations |
General |
9263 |
3(3+0) |
|
Quantitative Reasoning |
General |
9424 |
3(3+0) |
|
Literature of Pakistani Languages (Arts & Humanities) |
General |
9006 |
3(3+0) |
|
Course Title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Expository Writing |
General |
9381 |
3(3+0) |
|
Basics of Environmental Sciences |
Natural Sciences |
9389 |
3(2+1) |
|
Anthropology |
Major |
9460 |
3(3+0) |
|
Application of Information and Communication Technologies |
General |
9384 |
3(2+1) |
|
Entrepreneurship |
General |
5026 |
3(3+0) |
|
Islamic Studies/ Ethics |
General |
9401/5437 |
3(3+0) |
|
Course Title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Civics and community engagement |
General |
9452 |
3(3+0) |
|
Quantitative Reasoning II |
General |
9383 |
3(3+0) |
|
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
General |
9378 |
3(3+0) |
|
Sociology of Gender |
Major |
9447 |
3(3+0) |
|
Population Studies |
Major |
9411 |
3(3+0) |
|
Human Rights |
Major |
9448 |
3(3+0) |
|
Course Title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Social change and Social Institutions |
Major |
9444 |
3(3+0) |
|
Introduction to Criminology |
Major |
9459 |
3(3+0) |
|
Social Stratification |
Major |
9445 |
3(3+0) |
|
Sociology of Child Rights and Child Development |
Major |
9433 |
3(3+0) |
|
Conflict Resolution |
Major |
9446 |
3(3+0) |
|
Population and Development |
Major |
9612 |
3(3+0) |
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Semesters
Workshop
The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.
The teaching practice course will have a face to face workshop.
Assessment Weightage
| Assignments (Weightage) | Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage) | Final Exam (Weightage) | Passing Marks |
| 20% | 30% Quiz | 50% | 50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory. |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).